Writing a blog post feels like homework. You need a title. You need an intro. You need a conclusion. You need a cover image.

Writing a jot feels like... talking.

Here is how to master the art of the jot.

1. Don't Overthink It

The beauty of a jot is its impermanence (in feeling) but permanence (in reality). It doesn't have to be profound.

"Had a great coffee today."

That's a valid jot.

"Check out this new CSS library: [link]"

That's a valuable jot.

2. Use Images

Jottings treats images as first-class citizens. Don't just post text. Snap a photo of your desk. Screenshot the code you're working on.

We automatically optimize your images, create responsive srcsets, and serve them from a global CDN. So go ahead, upload that 5MB photo. We've got you.

3. The Power of the Link Jot

One of the lost arts of blogging is the "link blog." Daring Fireball is the most famous example. You find something interesting, you link to it, and you add a sentence of commentary.

Jottings makes this easy. Paste a URL, and we'll automatically fetch the metadata (title, description, image) for you. You can turn a reading list into a content stream in seconds.

4. Tags are Your Friends

Jottings has a powerful tagging system. Use it to organize your thoughts.

• #devlog for your coding updates.
• #reading for your book notes.
• #life for personal updates.

Your visitors can filter by these tags, effectively creating mini-blogs within your main blog.

5. Be Consistent (Or Not)

The pressure to publish "every Tuesday and Thursday" kills creativity. With Jottings, you can post 10 times a day or once a month. Because the format is so light, a flurry of posts doesn't feel overwhelming, and a long silence doesn't feel like abandonment.

Just write. Jot it down.